There are a lot of things about being a bride that can make a girl feel smiley all the time. Of course, with COVID-19 still calling the shots, several of those mood-boosting bride benefits have been hijacked for the time being. And while we can’t wait for social distancing to become a part of our past, since it’s such a present priority, bonding with bridesmaids isn’t exactly doable the way it once was. The after-work happy hour to celebrate your new bride status - on hold; the bottomless...
Are you the kind of couple who wants to keep your wedding day look timeless classic, while still having a little fun with playful colors and textures? Then this stunning Palm Desert wedding at Empire Polo Club from Tessa Lyn Events is your perfect inspiration. From a classic green and white floral ceremony with blooms by...
Beach weddings will always hold a special place in our hearts. Today's wedding is proof that a sandy-toe wedding is truly the perfect fit for any style, whether you're more of a classic bride or boho is more your thing. Grit & Gold made this couple's dream Cabo destination wedding a reality, leaving no detail unturned. Just 53 of their closest family and friends watched as the couple exchanged "I do's" under a...
14 guests, a cheerful summer color palette, floral magic by Flow and a stunning, sun-soaked indoor reception... these are just a few things we're falling head over heels for in today's gorgeous wedding planned by Splendida Weddings. Don't miss out on the...
Talk about views - The Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, CA never ceases to amaze us with it's jaw-dropping 180 degree views of endless sparkling sea. Today's beautiful couple said "I do" at this dreamy place under a lush pergola covered in blooms by Honeycomb Affair in airy shades of blue, pink, green, white, and hints of gold. Later, guests...
Like so many others, we have spent the past week listening, learning, and coming together as a team to establish a clear action plan in order to champion change in our community we truly stand behind. Don’t get us wrong, we are very aware that SMP has a long way to go. But this is a start. And we will only continue to get better, that’s a promise.
It’s now time to take our place as a leader in this industry and stand up against racism, both in the wedding community and the world.
Throughout this week - we have listened to the voices that needed to be heard, created our 6 initiatives to champion a true change in our industry, shared countless incredibly talented BIPOC wedding professionals and their work, but now it’s time to go even deeper - it’s time to share some of their personal stories. We couldn’t be honored to have been able to interview some of the most influential BIPOC vendors in the wedding community for this special editorial. We hope this shines a bit...
The sweetest "how they met" story of all time, a romantic modern barn setting, and thoughtful personalization in every beautiful detail, sprinkled with Disney magic... these are just a few things we're in love with from today wedding planned by Erganic Design. Keep on reading for words from the bride and don't forget to head on over to the...
We have listened. We have learned. And now it’s time to show up and do better. Plain and simple. If you have been following along on our Instagram for the past week, we’ve been sharing our 6 promises to encourage a true change in our community. As a leader in this industry, it’s our job to do our part in standing up to the injustice our brothers and sisters in the Black community have been facing for far, far too long. Here at SMP, we believe the wedding industry is deeply flawed. It is...
There is so much beauty to be found in the changing of seasons - if you're a bride or groom who had to change their wedding date to a transitional time of year, allow this gorgeous styled shoot from Rachael Ellen Events to inspire your wedding design. Read on for more tips and tricks from Rachael and don't miss out on the...
From the stunning bride who is the epitome of a natural beauty to the vibrant floral arrangements with pops of pink and yellow by Luna Rose Floral Design - there is so much to love about today's editorial planned by G&A Weddings. Georgia brides, if you haven't already heard of ...
This gorgeous shoot was inspired by the herringbone walls of the gorgeous North Carolina barn venue - Board and Batten! Eliana Nunes Floral & Event Design brought their modern yet whimsical vision to life complete with lush coral charm peonies, velvet tablecloths and a blooming floral arbor that's about to go viral all over Pinterest. Lucky...
Elopements are such a beautiful way to tie the knot. And thanks to incredibly talented vendors like weinprovence and Wepagency, not even a little bit of style has to be sacrificed in order to have the truly unique and intimate elopement of your dreams. Allow today's gorgeous ...
Did you ever think a Bosc pear could be the perfection inspiration for your wedding color palette? Neither did we. Luckily, the creative geniuses at Willow & Ivy Events figured it out. Leah Erickson Floral brought their vision to life with dreamy, mustard blooms (trust, they're swoon-worthy)... Head on over to the...
"Ombré is out of style"... said no one ever. We don't know about you, but we couldn't be happier this trend is here for the long haul. Today's stunning editorial from I Love You More Events features a gorgeous auburn gown, a floral ombré runner by Bloom Theory that will take your breath away, and a secret garden venue. Head on over to the...
To say we're sad to be missing out on romantic European summer vacations this year is the understatement of the century. Luckily, we have beautiful styled shoots that we can live vicariously through, like today's stunning Marie Antoinette inspired editorial in France from Manna Sun Events and Stella Yang Photography. Head on over to...
If you’ve seen enough weddings, you’ll know that lighting can truly transform a space and that a lack of it can leave your reception feeling…well, lackluster. Not only does light serve a purpose of allowing guests to see in the dark, it also creates your reception’s ambiance. If you’re looking for unique wedding lighting ideas that will seriously impress your guests, gather your inspiration below!
When this gorgeous wedding is only one of the FIVE events planned by Events by Satra held in celebration of the most beautiful couple - we can only imagine how incredible they must have been, because let us just say... this day is a total jaw-dropper. For starters, the couple and their bridal party donned traditional Hindu wedding attire that never ceases to amaze us with its sheer beauty. Not to mention the gorgeous al...
We are so happy to have you as part of the Little Black Book community. WELCOME! While your portfolio automatically populates when signing up or renewing, we've got a few tips and tricks to setting up the anchor of your membership for success. First things first: you have two ways of editing your portfolio. In order to view the portfolio as a reader sees it, go to the SMP website and type in your business name in the search bar. You can edit the front end of your portfolio in real time. It...
Today's wedding at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes is a black and white affair tailor made for the timeless bride with a serious sense of style. The adorable couple tied the knot surrounded by a horseshoe altar made of delphinium, snapdragon and lush roses from Royal Bee Flower Co. - if you don't already know about horseshoe altars and all their beauty, prepare to fall in love. The entire day went off without a hitch thanks...
